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Fed by a pure underground spring, and set in the heart of London's gorgeous Hyde Park, the Serpentine Boating Lake is one of the most pleasant places to experience summer in London. With 110 pedalos and rowboats, and a fantastic swimming area there are few better places to forget the bustle and buzz of the big city and float away and relax. The Serpentine Lake gets its name from its curved shape which snakes around to the west of Hyde Park. It's fed by a pure underground spring which makes it ideal for swimming and has a lido area cornered off for just such activity. It's a superb feature which divides one of London's largest Royal Park's in two. There's also a regular Running Club which takes its name from the Serpentine and which makes use of the park's tracks. It's a great spot to take time out from the city's bustle and has two cafes where you can take respite: the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen to the east and The Lido Cafe to the south of the lake, next to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. The Serpentine is scheduled to be used for the swimming leg of the triathlon at the London 2012 Olympics.
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1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2 | 11 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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116 Piccadilly, W1J | 17 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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35 Charles Street, W1J | 18 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Primrose Hill Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3 | 2.3 miles from Serpentine Boating Lake
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Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street, Holland Park, London W8 | 30 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
South side of The Serpentine, Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 3 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 3 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Restaurants > African restaurants
48 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, London SW1X | 6 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Education > Other Attractions
Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 3 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Education > Evening Classes
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London > Education > Evening Classes
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, London W2 | 3 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Leisure > Activities
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Bulgari Hotel London, 171 Knightsbridge, SW7 | 7 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
10 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London SW1X | 12 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 14 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Nightlife > Bars
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